****MIDNITE - KAYAMANGAN(WITH DESMOND WILLIAMS)****

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****MIDNITE - KAYAMANGAN(WITH DESMOND WILLIAMS)****

TRACKLIST


1. Burning Fire
2. I Chant
3. Repatriation Song
4. Scarface
5. Resilent Race
6. The Good Life
7. Reload
8. Her Clock
9. The Trixter
10. Jah I
11. A Cool Veranda
12. Unrehearsed


DATE 2008
 LABEL Rastafaria
The output of full length albums by Midnite (or perhaps it's better to speak of Vaughn Benjamin) is staggering and can easily be compared with one of the most prolific bands in Jamaica's musical history, The Twinkle Brothers, although the latter's extensive discography might have been surpassed by Midnite's list of album releases by now.


Midnite's latest album, entitled "Kayamagan", isn't actually a brand new collection of tunes, but Vaughn Benjamin's first 'collaboration' album. It was recorded in 1999 in Washington DC in between the albums "Unpolished" and "Ras Mek Peace". For this album Midnite teamed up with Desmond Williams, engineer and co-producer of Thievery Corporation, and in 1993 an apprentice of renown engineer Scientist. Together, they did a great deal of experimentation with new digital audio techniques, as well as mixing live events for such artists as Third World, Supercat, Freddie McGregor, etc. In 1995, they co-produced an album for Sugar Minott entitled "International", which was released on RAS Records. In 2000, Desmond Williams created his initial EP, "Theme From A Dream", which was followed by his debut album, "Delights Of The Garden", in 2002.


Despite the fact that this set dates from about a decade ago, all twelve of the tracks featured on "Kayamagan" are of real good quality (with quite a few reaching a high level) and thus a recommended buy for avid Midnite fans, in particular for those who highly rate the band's first crop of albums. Desmond Williams' well crafted rootsy riddims mesh perfectly with Vaughn Benjamin's voice, whilst his insightful lyricism and word play are simply great to hear.


Right from the start it's obvious that Bob Marley must have been one of the main influences of Desmond Williams. It's probably best noticed when listening to the intro of "Scarface", which is strongly reminiscent of Marley's classic "Stir It Up". On other tracks it's more a matter of experiencing the vibes that refer to the works of Bob Marley. And of course the influence of Scientist is also present throughout.


Every track included on this album has its own merit, but definite highlights are the outrageous "I Chant", the aforementioned "Scarface", the wonderful Resilient Race, "The Trixter", the dubby "Jah I", the wicked "A Cool Veranda" and "Unrehearsed". It's a real joy to listen to these, and also the other tracks, as they keep you involved till the very end. All in all a worthy roots reggae album and a very welcome addition to any Midnite collection.

****MIDNITE - MASCHAANA****

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****MIDNITE - MASCHAANA****

TRACKLIST


1. If You Don't Know
2. They Know It's Him
3. Absent By Jah
4. House Of Behavior
5. Blessed Be The Name Of Love
6. For Life
7. Sha Tee
8. Sang Real
9. Hold It Up
10. Good To Me Good To Be
11. Outta Sight Outer Mind
12. Goes Out
13. Run Dung
14. Clean Area
15. Say Something
16. Social Arena
17. Give Jah Thanks
18. Set Up


Artist: Midnite
Title: Maschaana
Music: Reggae
Year: 2008
Label: Natural Vibes 

MIDNITE - SCHEME A THINGS

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SCHEME A THINGS

TRACKLIST


1. Words Ov Right
2. Scheme a Things
3. Lianess
4. Bazra
5. Jahbok Wha Ova Come
6. Babylon Dem Copy
7. Respek Dem Een
8. Jah Feed I
9. Strongly
10. Where Are They Now


Midnite Musicians:
Vaughn Benjamin Lead and Background Vocals, Percussion
Ron Benjamin Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion and Background Vocals
Phillip Merchant Bass
Dion Hopkins Drums
Abijah Hicks Guitar
Additional Musicians:
Whealan Massicot Guitar
Simpson Desbonnes Lead Guitar




Recorded and Engineered at Afrikan Roots Lab by Ron Benjamin
Songs Written and Produced by Midnite
Cover Art by Marcus
Layout by Jon the Bassist
Production coordinator: Preston Powell


Bringing Jah's music to the people. Give Thanks! Almighty Jah, the inspiration of all things - Upright and everlasting. Haile I


Midnite
Scheme A Things
Rastafaria
2004


Scheme A Things is the Rastafaria album released at the same time as Ainshant Maps. Equally rivoting, Scheme A Things is some serious music for the serious time in which we are living.

MIDNITE - RULE THE TIME

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RULE THE TIME

TRACKLIST


1. Stretch Out
2. His Majesty
3. Is Real
4. Runway
5. Sensi Tie Chi
6. In HIM
7. Love And Light
8. Recounciliation
9. Selassie I Say (Jah Rubal)
10. Rule The Time
11. Simbal Is The Leaf
12. Get Up
13. Born In The Time
14. Again A Lion
15. Jah Love Is Amazing
16. Come Een
17. Hold Strain
18. Listen
19. Good Thoughts




BACKED BY: Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy Alfred, Kenyetta Itola, Benny Torres, Balboa Becker, Garrett Kobsef, Seth Theodore, Gregory Jackson

01. Stretch Out (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred/T. Davis) Produced by: Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred & Tyrone “T Rock” Davis; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Guitars: Tippy I; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker and Tippy I
02. His Majesty (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Rhythm Guitars, Keys: Tippy I; Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion; Kette: Vaughn Benjamin; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy I
03. Is Real (V. Benjamin/S. Theodore) Produced by Seth Theodore; Drums, Bass, Keys: Seth Theodore; Guitar: Benny Torres; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker
04. Runway (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred/J. Saleem/G. Jackson) Produced by: Tippy I, Abja, Gregory “Mr. Bassie” Jackson & Vaughn Benjamin; Drum Programming: Abja & Tippy I; Bass: Gregory Jackson; Keys: Tippy I; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy
05. Sensi Tie Chi (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Guitar: Tippy I; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker, Garrett Kobsef, Tippy I
06. In HIM (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drum Programming, Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Drum Programming, Guitar, Keys: Tippy I
07. Love and Light (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred/K. Itola/T. Davis) Produced by: Tippy I, Kenyatta Itola & T Rock; Drums: T Rock; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys, Rhythm Guitars: Tippy I; Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion
08. Recounciliation (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred)
Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys, Guitar: Tippy I; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin
09. Selassie I Say (G. Hendrickson/V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys: Tippy I; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Guitar: Whealan Massicott; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy I
10. Rule the Time (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drum Programming, Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Drum Programming, Guitars, Keys: Tippy I
11. Simbal is the Leaf (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred/L. Alford/E. Franklin) Produced by: Downbeat Production Collective (Sol Messiah, M-1, Tippy I); Drum Programming, Bass, Keys: Sol Messiah; Guitars, Keys: Tippy I
12. Get Up (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drum Programming, Bass, Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Drum Programming, Guitars, Keys: Tippy I; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker, Tippy I
13. Born in the Time (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred/K. Itola/T. Davis) Produced by: Tippy I, Kenyatta Itola & T Rock; Drums: T Rock; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys, Rhythm Guitar: Tippy I; Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion; Percussion: Abja; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Balboa Becker, Tippy I
14. Again A Lion (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Tippy I, Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Acoustic Guitars: Tippy I; Electric Guitars: Tuff Lion
15. Jah Love is Amazing (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Guitars: Tippy I; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin; Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin, Garrett Kobsef, Tippy I
16. Come Een (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Guitars: Tippy I; Trombone: Balboa Becker; Clarinet & Tenor Saxophone: Garrett Kobsef; Horn Arrangements: Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy I
17. Hold Strain (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Rhythm Guitar: Tippy I; Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion; Percussion: Vaughn Benjamin
18. Listen (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Vaughn Benjamin; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Guitars: Tippy I; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin
19. Good Thoughts (V. Benjamin/L. Alfred) Produced by: Tippy I; Drums: T Rock; Bass, Keys, Guitars, Melodica: Tippy I


Recorded, Mixed & Executive Produced by: Laurent “Tippy I” Alfred (Additional recording on Track 11 by M-1 at Warrior Studios, BKNY)
All Lyrics and Vocal Melodies by Vaughn Benjamin (except Track 9 – by Gary Hendrickson)
All Songs Published by: Vaughn Andre Benjamin Music (BMI) & I Grade Music (ASCAP); Additional Publishers: Million 7 Music (BMI) – Track 3; Garvey’s Ghost Music (SESAC) – Track 4; War of Art Music (BMI), E. Franklin Music (ASCAP) – Track 11
Mastered at LION and FOX Studios by Michael Caplan
Original Artwork by: Marcus
Graphic Design by: Mama Saba Designs


Midnite I Grade
Rule The Time
I Grade Records
2007


Rule The Time is the sixth collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and I Grade Records represents some of the most rootsy compositions to date.

MIDNITE - INFINITE QUALITY

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INFINITE QUALITY

TRACKLIST


1. Dew
2. Right Here
3. Infinite Quality
4. Dem A Wondaa
5. Mic Row Assemble
6. Reala Law
7. Attacking The Doves
8. More Love
9. Forgiven
10. Grounds
11. Lose Everything
12. Frequency
13. Stay With His Majesty (Feat Lutan Fyah)
14. Hymns
15. Before David
16. Dominion
17. Provide
18. Heal Yourself


Another high-quality release! Great rhythms, and Vaughn Benjamin sounds better than ever.


VOCALS: Vaughn Benjamin, A. Bain, D. Campo
BASS: Rory Jackson, Bapitste Ibar, Jah David, Tippy I, Ray Genari
DRUMS: Emmanual Laine, Benbow Creary, Wadi Gad
GUITAR: Andrew Moon Bain, Diego Fuego Campo, Moon, Jah Oil, Mikey Gits
LEAD GUITAR: David Prout, Tuff Lio
KEYBOARDS: Dean Fishback, Isaac, Tippy I
HORNS: Frankie Ranks Moniz, Moon
SAX: Frankie Ranks Moniz
TROMBONE: Ray Genari
TRUMPET: Grayson Farmer
ORGAN: Nick Fantastic, Cameron Greenlee
SYNTHESIZER: Andrew Moon Bain, Fuego Campo
FLUTE: Moon
DRUM PROGRAMMING: Metaphysic, Tippy I,


PRODUCED BY: Digital Ancient
MIXED BY: Moon, David Prout, Gay Wounge, Laurent, Tippy I
MIXED AT: Sonic Cafe, Boo Studio, I Grade, Fantastic Beats, Jamhill, Dao Recording,


Midnite / Lustre Kings
Infinite Quality
Lustre Kings Productions
2007

Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin joins forces with Lustre Kings Productions to bring you 'Infinite Quality'. The 18 tracks on this crucial CD represent some of Vaughn Benjamin's finest collaborative efforts to date and includes a strong combination with Jamaica's Lutan Fyah.


01. Dew (V. Benjamin, A. Bain, D. Campo) - Produced by Digital Ancient
and Fuego Campo
Synth, Steel String Guitar: Andrew ‘Moon’ Bain; Nylon String Guitar: Diego ‘Fuego’ Campo; Viola: Megan Leach; Strings arranged by Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
02. Right Here (V. Benjamin, A. Bain, E. Laine, F. Moniz) -Produced by Digital Ancient
Drums: Emmanuel Laine; Bass: Rory Jackson; Rhythm Guitar: Diego Campo; Shadow Guitar and percussion: Moon; Keyboards: Tony Blackett; Saxophones: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Horn arrangements by
Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
03. Infinite Quality (V. Benjamin, A. Bain) - Produced by Digital Ancient
Drum Programming, Synth, Keyboards, Guitars: Moon; Octave Guitars: David Prout; Bass: Baptiste Ibar
Mixed by Moon and David Prout at Boo Studio, RI
04. Dem A Wondaa (V. Benjamin,D. Goldfine, C.Daniel, G. Walton, F. Moniz, A. Bain) - Produced by Zion High and Digital Ancient
Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Rhythm Guitar: Jah Oil; Octave Guitars: Moon; Organ: Cameron Greenlee; Saxophone: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Horn arrangements by Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed By Nick Fantastic at Fantastic Beats, BK, NY
05. Mic Row Assemble (V. Benjamin, D. Campo, A. Bain) - Produced by Fuego Campo; Additional production by Digital Ancient
Drum Programming, Guitars and Synths: Fuego Campo; Live Flute, additional programing and keys: Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
06. Reala Law (V. Benjamin, C. Daniel, D. Goldfine, G. Walton, A. Bain) - Produced by Zion High and Digital Ancient
Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Rhythm Guitar: Jah Oil; Guitars: Moon; Keys: Cameron Greenlee; Viola and Cello: Megan Leach and Steve Berson, respectively; Strings arranged by Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
07. Attacking The Doves (V. Benjamin, A. Bain) - Produced by Digital Ancient; Additional production by Nick Fantastic
Drum Programming, Bass, Guitar, Keys, Percussion: Moon; Feedback Guitars, Lead and Swells: David Prout
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
08. More Love (V. Benjamin, D. Fishback, D. Goldfine, B. Creary, F. Moniz, A. Bain) - Produced by Zion High and Digital Ancient
Drums: Benbow Creary; Bass: Jah David; Keyboards: Dean Fishback; Rhythm Guitars: Moon; Lead Guitars: David Prout; Saxophone: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Trumpet: Grayson Farmer; Horn arrangements by Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
09. Forgiven (V. Benjamin, A. Bain, D. Campo) - Produced by Digital Ancient
Steel String Guitar: Moon; Nylon String Guitar: Diego Campo
Mixed by Moon at Boo Studio, RI
10. Grounds (V. Benjamin, D. Goldfine, G. Walton, C. Daniel, A. Bain, F. Moniz) - Produced by Zion High and Digital Ancient
Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Guitar: Jah Oil; Lead Guitar: David Prout; Keyboards: Isaac; Organ: Tippy I; Saxophone: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Trumpet: Grayson Farmer; Horn arrangements by Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed By Laurent ‘Tippy I’ Alfred at I Grade Studios, V.I.
11. Lose Everything (V. Benjamin, L. Alfred, J. Saleem) - Produced by Tippy I, Abja and Vaughn Benjamin
Drum Programming: Abja and Tippy I; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Tippy I and Vaughn Benjamin; Guitars: Tuff Lion and Tippy I; Flute: Moon
Mixed by Moon at Dao Recording, BK, NY
12. Frequency (V. Benjamin, D. Goldfine, D. Fishback, R. Genari, A. Bain) - Produced by Zion High and Digital Ancient
Drums: Tony ‘Ruption’ Williams; Bass: Jah David; Keyboards: Dean Fishback; Guitars: Mikey Gits; Trombone: Ray Genari; Saxophone: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Trumpet: Grayson Farmer; Horn arrangements by
Ray Genari and Moon
Mixed by Gary Wounge at Jamhill Studiowerks, FL
13. Stay With His Majesty (Feat Lutan Fyah) (V. Benjamin, A. Martin, D. Goldfine, C. Daniel, G. Walton, A. Bain, N. Listrani) - Produced by Zion High, Within a Time, Digital Ancient, I Grade and Fantastic Beats
Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Guitar: Jah Oil; Keys, Organ: Nick Fantastic; Saxophone: Frank Moniz; Trumpet: Grayson Farmer; Horn arrangements by Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed by Jah Oil at Within a Time, CA/Andrew 'Moon' Bain and Nick Fantastic at Dao Recording, BK, NY
14. Hymns (V. Benjamin, D. Goldfine, C. Daniel, Kiki, G. Walton) - Produced by Zion High,DIgital Ancient and TIppy I
Drums: Wadi Gad; Bass: Jah David; Rhythm Guitar: Jah Oil; Shadow; Guitar: Jah David; Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion; Acoustic Guitar: Moon; Keyboards: Dean Fishback and Kiki
Mixed by Gary Wounge at Jamhill Studiowerks, FL
15. Before David (V. Benjamin, L. Alfred, A. Bain, F. Moniz) - Produced by Vaughn Benjamin, Tippy I and Digital Ancient
Drums: Dean Pond; Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Guitar, Keys & Percussion: Tippy I; Saxophones: Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz; Horn arrangements by
Frankie ‘Ranks’ Moniz and Moon
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
16. Domination (V. Benjamin, L. Alfred, J. Gordon, T. Williams, A. Bain) - Produced by Tippy I, Metaphysic and Tuff Lion; Additional Production by Digital Ancient
Drum Programming: Metaphysic & Tippy I; Bass & Keyboards: Tippy I; Acoustic Guitars: Tuff Lion; Rhodes and Synths: Moon; Percussion: Vaughn Benjamin
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI
17. Provide (V. Benjamin, A. Bain) - Produced by Digital Ancient
Drums: Musa E.L. Clay; Bass: Ray Genari; Guitars, Synth and Flutes: Moon
Mixed by Gary Wounge at Jamhill Studiowerks, FL
18. Heal Yourself (V. Benjamin, L. Alfred, T. Williams, A. Bain) - Produced by: Tippy I, Tuff Lion and Digital Ancient
Acoustic Guitars: Tippy I & Tuff Lion; Drum Programming, Guitars, Rhodes, Synths and Percussion: Moon; Funde: Tippy I
Mixed by Moon at The Sonic Cafe, RI

MIDNITE - SUNS OF ATOM

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SUNS OF ATOM

TRACKLIST


•1 - Melt Out
•2 - Atom Trees
•3 - Wesside
•4 - Moonlite
•5 - End of Doubt
•6 - Mirrorin
•7 - Temple
•8 - These an Those
•9 - InIrie
•10 - Sanctify
•11- Spirits
•12 - GanJah Man
•13 - Avionics




Production Credits






All songs written by by Vaughn Benjamin except track 12 written by Jah Rubal
Musical Arrangements by Vaughn Benjamin & Lion Tribe
Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Juaquin Wilson at Fifth Son Studio
Co-Produced and Mixed by Lonn Calanca
Additional Mixing by Jeremiah Glauser
Mastered by The Lodge, NYC
Original Artwork by Phable
Graphics and Layout by Lonn Calanca
Lion Tribe giving humble thans:
Jerry / John /Roots & Wires
KTAO Solar Radio
Tony and Harmony / Roundhouse Productions
Jahn & Dre / Mystic Vision, NM Ras
Vaughn Benjamin & Jah Rubal
All family an friends making the work possible




Midnite / Lion Tribe
Suns Of Atom
Fifth Son Records
2007

Fifth Son Records brings you Suns Of Atom, a 13-track collaboration between Lion Tribe and Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin.




01. Melt Out - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Lonn Calanca: Guitar; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Juaquin Wilson: Bass; Daniel Garcia: Organ; JoJo: Congas; David Costanza: Trumpet; Dillon Pepper: Trombone
02. Atom Trees - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals & Key Vibe #1; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Juaquin Wilson: Bass & Key Vibe #2; Lonn: Guitar
03. Wesside - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Juaquin Wilson: Beats and Keys; Jeremiah: Tablas
04. Moonlite - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals & Congas; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Lonn: Guitar; Juaquin Wilson: Bass; Daniel Garcia: Organ #1; Greg Kaiser: Organ #2; Dillon Pepper: Trombone; David Costanza: Trumpet
05. End Of Doubt - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Juaquin Wilson: Beats and Keys; Jeremiah: Timpani
06. Mirrorin - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals, Organ & Congas; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Lonn: Guitar; Juaquin Wilson: Bass; Daniel Garcia: Organ
07. Temple - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums & Shaker; Lonn: Guitar; Juaquin Wilson: Bubble, Bass & Clav; Dillon Pepper: Trombone; David Costanza: Trumpet
08. These And Those - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums & Mridungam; Juaquin Wilson: Bass, beats & Keys; Roshan Bhartiya: Sitar
09. In Irie - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals & Key Vibe #1; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums and Djembe; Juaquin Wilson: Bass & Key Vibe #2; Daniel Garcia: Organ; Dillon Pepper: Trombone; David Costanza: Trumpet
10. Sanctify - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Roger "Mwata" Vallantyne: Chant #1; John Bento: Chant #2; Juaquin Wilson: Beats & Keys
11. Spirits - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals & Key Vibe; Lonn Calanca: Guitar; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Juaquin Wilson: Bass & Melodica; Jamie Rann: Dobro
12. Ganjah Man - Jah Rubal: Vocals; Vaughn Benjamin: Backup vocals; DJ Kam / Jerry: Locust Samples; Lonn Calanca: Guitar; Jeremiah Glauswer: Drums; Juaquin Wilson: Bass & Vibes
13. Avionics - Vaughn Benjamin: Vocals; Juaquin Wilson: Beats & Keys

MIDNITE - NEW 1000

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NEW 1000

TRACKLIST


1 Real Time
2 Medulla Oblongata
3 Heart Stay
4 Obey
5 Give Me Me Ganja
6 Home
7 Racket
8 Law
9 Resin
10 Omega 6 Crystal
11 Jus Come Back
12 Jerusalem
13 Covenant Keeper
14 Utterly Composed
15 Gondar
16 Whims
17 Rastafari Right
18 9 - 5


Drums: Joseph Evans
Keys: Andres Estrada
Guitar: Matthew Koerce
Bass: Nathan Kappel
Percussion: David Polka
Vocals: Vaughn Benjamin
Vocals on tracks 5, 11, 15 and 17: Jah Rubal
Musical Arrangements: Andres Estrada
Recording: Full Grown Studio
Artwork: Ras Elijah Tafari
Cover Design: John Bento


Midnite / Mystic Vision
New 1000
Full Grown Records
2007

Full Grown Records brings you this second collaboration between Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin and the New Mexico based band Mystic Vision.

MIDNITE - LET LIVE

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LET LIVE

TRACKLIST


Done Wrong Type
Closed Societies
Haile Selassie I Rastaman Crown
Chantajah
Let Live
The Gad
All About What You Do feat. Pressure & Massiah
Rastaman Life
Fighting For Her
Rastafari Lead the Way
Double Speak
Maize (My Ease)
All My Life
All the Same


Midnite I Grade
Let Live
I Grade Records
2004


Let Live is the fourth collaboration album between Midnite and I Grade Records. A truly ground-breaking collection of songs, Let Live pushes, crosses and destroys the boundaries placed on typical reggae music

01. Done Wrong Type - Produced by Laurent "Tippy" Alfred and Vaughn Benjamin. Drums & Keys: Tippy; Bass: Kenatta Itola; Guitar Abijah Hicks. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
02. Closed Societies - Produced by Tippy. Drums & Keys: Tippy; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Guitars: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
03. Haile Selassie I Rastaman Crown - Produced by Tippy. Drums, Bass, Keys and Binghi Drums: Tippy; Berimbau: Feijao & Salim; Guitar: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
04. ChantaJah - Produced by Tippy. Drums, Bass and Keys: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion; Keys: Eric Williams. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
05. Let Live - Produced by The downbeat production collective (M1, Sol Messiah & TIppy). Drums: Sol Messiah; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Electric Guitar: Tuff Lion; Acoustic Guitar: Vaughn Benjamin. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)/ E Franklin (BMI)/Walk Like a Warrior music admin. by the Royalty Network (BMI)
06. The Gad - Produced by Tippy & Abja. Drums: Abja; Keys, Guitar and Binghi Drums: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
07. All About What You Do (Featuring Pressure & Massiah) - Produced by Tippy & Abja. Drums: Abja; Bass: Kenatta; Keys & Guitar: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
08. Rastaman Life - Produced by Tippy. All instruments: Tippy. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
09. Fighting For Her - Produced by The downbeat production collective (M1, Metaphysic, Sol Messiah, TIppy, Vijay Iyer). Drums: Metaphysic; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Keys: VIjay Iyer, Sol Messiah; Guitar: Tippy, Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)/ E Franklin (BMI)/Walk Like a Warrior music admin. by the Royalty Network (BMI)
10. Rastafari Lead The Way - Produced by Tippy & Kenyatta Itola. Drums: Phillip Merchant; Bass: Kenyatta; Keys: Eric Williams; Keys & Guitar: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
11. Double Speak - Produced by Tippy & Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson. Drums: Phillip Merchant; Bass: Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson; Guitars & Organ: Tippy. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
12. Maize (My Ease) - Produced by Tippy. Drums: Phillip Merchant; Bass, Keys, Guitar & Binghi Drums: Tippy; Guitar: Tuff Lion. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
13. All My Life - Produced by Tippy & Kenyatta Itola. Drums & Guitar: Tuff Lion; Bass: Kenyatta; Guitar & Organ: Tippy; Piano: Almateen Yazid. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)
14. All The Same - Produced by Vaughn Benjamin. Drums: Dion Hopkins; Bass: Kenyatta; Guitar: Abijah Hicks; Keys and Hand Drums: Vaughn Benjamin. Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP)

The album 'Let Live' is the fourth collaboration album between Midnite and I Grade Records. Previous albums such as "Nemozian Rasta", "Assini" and "Vijan" got rave reviews in the press and were well received by the public. This brand new 14 track album "pushes, crosses and destroys the boundaries placed on typical reggae music". 'Let Live' is an artful mosaic of roots, jazz, funk, hip hop and African drumming. Unlike many bands who caved in to the popularity of main stream reggae and fashion rastafarian, Midnite decided to stick to their guns and play music from their heart and souls. We would describe the spirit and soul of the album like music set to poems. The maturity of the music is remniscent of the great poet Mutabaruka and the late great Michael Smith, a Jamaican dub poet who was murdered in 1983.


Of course, it is a modern reggae release, but it captures the ethereal spirit of the roots reggae heydays. Laurent "Tippy" Alfred and his crew manage to create a sound as authentic and genuine as the beautiful Island of St Croix. A true compliment to the players of instruments : I Grade producers and musicians Tippy I, Kenyatta and Abja. Also represented on several tunes are Midnite players: Abijah Hicks on guitar and Phil Merchant and Dion Hopkins on drums. Guitarist Tuff Lion and former Burning Spear touring bassist, Gregory "Mr. Bassie" Jackson are featured on several selections as well.


With a strong album like this one it's really unfair to point out highlights, because each song is a unique piece of art of its own. For those unfamiliar with Midnite's output it's good to know that Midnite's music must have the opportunity to creep upon you, as a listener you must commit yourself to the depth and quality of the music so it even might inflame you.
Don't go for less... this is ital and vital!

MIDNITE - HE IS JAH

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HE IS JAH

TRACKLIST


1. He Is Jah
2. Leaders Be
3. Bombs Away
4. Bone Chillin'
5. No Blanco
6. Give Jah The Glory
7. Born Rights
8. Drifters
9. Skant Some More
10. Offend You
11. Can't Chant To Dem Youth
12. Warhorns And Sistrums
13. Works For A Faith


He Is Jah is licensed courtesy of Sound V.I.Zion, Vaughn Benjamin & Midnite Branch I
Produced by Batch & Vaughn Benjamin


Midnite Branch I
He Is Jah
Rastafaria Records
2003

He Is Jah is the second installment of Midnite Branch I from Rastafari Records. As with all Branch I projects, He Is Jah presents a different style of music than the solid roots music that most people associate with Midnite.

MIDNITE - JAH GRID

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JAH GRID

TRACKLIST


1. Enter
2. In Tent
3. My Joy
4. Kin Dread
5. Under Management
6. Royal Habits
7. The Bringers
8. YHWH
9. Before I Lose My Strength
10. Third Eye
11. High Place
12. On




BASS: Kenyatta
DRUMS: Astor Campbell
GUITAR: Laurent Tippy Alfred
LEAD GUITAR: Tuff Lion
KEYBOARDS: Vaughn Benjamin, Laurent Tippy Alfred
PIANO: Magama Skosana
PERCUSSION: Kenyatta


PRODUCED BY: Laurent Tippy Alfred
MIXED BY: Laurent Tippy Alfred

01. Enter - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Key, Guitar & Binghi Drums: Tippy
02. In Tent - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass & Percussion: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin, Guitars: Tippy
03. My Joy - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass & Percussion: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin, Guitars: Tippy
04. Kin Dread- Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys & Guitars: Tippy, Guitar: Tuff Lion
05. Under Management - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin, Guitars: Tippy
06. Spin Doctor - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Gregory Jackson, Keys: Magama Skosana, Guitar: Tippy
07. Royal Habits - Drums, Keys & Guitars: Tippy, Bass:: Kenyatta Itola, Guitars: Tuff Lion
08. The Bringers - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Gregory Jackson, Magama Skosana, Riddim Guitar: Tippy, Lead Guitar: Tuff Lion
09. YHWH - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Key, Guitar & Binghi Drums: Tippy
10. Before I Lose My Strength - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Magama Skosana, Guitar: Tippy, Guitar: Tuff Lion
11. Third Eye w/ Jah Rubal - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Kenyatta Itola; Keys: Vaughn Benjamin, Guitars: Tippy
12. High Place - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Gregory Jackson, Guitars: Tippy
13. On - Drums: Astor Campbell, Bass: Gregory Jackson, Piano: Magama Skosana, Keys & Guitar: Tippy


Tracks 1, 2, 4, 7, 9 & 13 produced by I Grade (Laurent "Tippy" Alfred & Kenyatta Itola)
Track 1 co-produced by Jaleel "Abja" Saleem
Tracks 3, 5 &11 produced by Vaughn Benjamin
Tracks 6, 8 & 12 produced by Blackfoot (Gregory Jackson & Astor Campbell) & I Grade
Track 10 produced by I Grade and Astor Campbell
All lyrics and vocal melodies by Vaughn Benjamin, except Track 11 - by Jah Rubal


Recorded, Mixed and Executive Produced by: Laurent "Tippy" Alfred
Published by I Grade Music (ASCAP), Garvey's Ghost Music (SESAC) & Astor Rock Faster Music (SESAC)
Mastered by: CDM Studios, NYC
Artwork by: Marcus
Graphic Design by: Mama Saba Designs


Midnite I Grade
Jah Grid
I Grade Records
2006


Vaughn Benjamin joins the I Grade family for their fifth collaboration. Jah Grid features 13 tracks of heavy roots riddims thanks to the use of all live instruments for this recording.

MIDNITE - AINSHANT MAPS

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AINSHANT MAPS

TRACKLIST


1. Praise Jah
2. Livity
3. Drought
4. Man Tain
5. Abadan Abyss
6. Judgement For Sentence 7. Ainshant Maps
8. Knocka Fia
9. True King
10. Breathing Scrolls
11. Dub Playt
12. Arose


Musicians - Midnite:
Vaughn Benjamin Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Ron Benjamin Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion, Background Vocals
Phillip Merchant Bass
Dion Hopkins Drums
Abijah Hicks Guitar


All songs written and performed by Midnite
Produced, Recorded and Engineered by Midnite at Afrikan Roots Lab
Cover Design and Art Direction: Marcus
Back Cover Art: Willimore "Junior" Daniel


Midnite
Ainshant Maps
Afrikan Roots Lab
2004

Ainshant Maps is the most recent installment of Midnite from Afrikan Roots Lab. All of the tracks on this brilliant album are outstanding and will have listeners running off to the library to delve further into the topics Vaughn exposes with his poignant lyrics.

MIDNITE - FULL CUP

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FULL CUP

TRACKLIST


1. Sold Out
2. The Sign
3. Walk Wid I
4. Chant Arda
5. Man
6. Togeda
7. My Light
8. Dey Ya
9. My Staff
10. Ganja Alagy
11. Oil Scrools
12. Man Ethio
13. Redeem Alone
14. Reach
15. Worthy Deeds
16. Money Mint
17. Man Dem


Vocals and Lyrics: Vaughn Benjamin
Musical Arrangements: Ras L
Production: Ras L
Front cover art work: Marcus
Inside and back cover art work: Calli Graphics Work Jazara - House of Rastafari Inc.


Midnite / Ras L
Full Cup
Natural Vibes
2004

This is the second collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and Ras L of Natural Vibes. Whereas the initial release Project III featured musical contributions from Midnite members Phillip Merchant and Dion Hopkins, all the musical arrangements on Full Cup are done by Ras L.

MIDNITE - CURRENT

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CURRENT

TRACKLIST


1. Vibzin
2. Ankoman
3. Only
4. Mornin
5. Jah
6. From
7. Fors Ake
8. Perilus
9. Build Love
10. Up Full
11. Almighty
12. Won
13. Word
14. Seashells
15. To The Youth


Credits


Arrangement and Production by Andreas Estradea and John Bento
All Songs written by Vaughn Benjamin
Recorded by Mystic Vision except tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 15, recorded by True Art media
Mastered by Specialized Mastering


Midnite / Mystic Vision
Current
Natural Vibes
2006

Natural Vibes Records brings you Current, a 16-track collaboration between Vaughn Benjamin and Mystic Vision, a roots reggae band based out of New Mexico.